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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T126 SDVMOT history

T126 SDV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,637 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 SDV was last recorded at 64,637 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,621 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,637 miles
  • 2024 – 64,621 miles
  • 2023 – 64,212 miles
  • 2022 – 63,966 miles
  • 2021 – 63,940 miles
  • 2020 – 63,751 miles
  • 2019 – 63,005 miles
  • 2018 – 61,741 miles
  • 2017 – 60,661 miles
  • 2016 – 59,237 miles
  • 2015 – 57,561 miles
  • 2014 – 55,973 miles
  • 2013 – 54,834 miles
  • 2012 – 53,614 miles
  • 2011 – 51,761 miles
  • 2010 – 50,627 miles
  • 2009 – 47,864 miles
  • 2008 – 45,265 miles
  • 2007 – 42,432 miles
  • 2006 – 38,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,637 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,637 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    584493915365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,621 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    733499442247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,212 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    597688839865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,966 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    327763526115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail63,955 miles (+15)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,955 miles
    Test number
    348335572545
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,940 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    128179299617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,751 miles (+746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    314397740516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass63,005 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    515471958634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,741 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    821484326556
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail61,691 miles (+1,030)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,691 miles
    Test number
    245797138196
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass60,661 miles (+1,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    432554309706
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass59,237 miles (+1,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    525245555323
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  13. Pass57,561 miles (+1,588)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    657046205140
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres approx 3mm tread
    • NoteO/s front under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass55,973 miles (+1,139)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    118420104142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

  15. Pass54,834 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    789075703149
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,834 miles (+1,220)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    736335503104
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,614 miles (+1,853)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    287804212499
    • NoteCorrosion on power steering pipes
    • NoteRear tyres close to legal limit

  18. Pass51,761 miles (+1,134)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    239480821463
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  19. Pass50,627 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    851473110143
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass47,864 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    252571199085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,265 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,265 miles
    Test number
    872418108139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,432 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    702261107121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,915 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    250260616439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r flexi brake ferrule corroding

Questions about T126 SDV

Does T126 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T126 SDV is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T126 SDV?
The MOT on T126 SDV is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T126 SDV done?
T126 SDV was recorded at 64,637 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has T126 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 SDV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T126 SDV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T126 SDV find?
T126 SDV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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